cigars
WHAT'S SHE NEED? Strength, Personality & Looks!
The cigar of your dreams should have all three of these major character traits. If "she" lacks any of them, perhaps s...
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May 20, 2017
IMPECCABLY DRESSED . . .
A flawless wrapper leaf is key to creating the ideal "public face" for every cigar. The best are large enough to comf...
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May 13, 2017
BOX PRESSED vs. ROUND CIGARS
Some fine cigars (such as our Ortega Serie 'D' Maduro this month) sport an unusual square, not round shape. Here's th...
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Cigar Smokers' Lore, Legends & Facts
Cigar rollers in Cuba in the 19th century were well-versed in the classics, because many factories employed cigar fac...
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WHERE THERE'S SMOKIN', THERE'S FIRE!
A cigar is lit by drawing the heat of a flame through the body of the tobacco. Unavoidably, along with the flame are ...
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Feb 22, 2017
Cigars & Drinks
It's strictly a matter of preference, but the most popular beverages to pair with cigars are cognac and brandy. Their...
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Nov 29, 2016
For The Cigar Smokin' Traveler
If you smoke a long cigar, a telescoping case is in order. If you smoke a variety of different ring gauges during the...
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Irregulars in a Regular Cigar World ...MEET THE FIGURADOS!
Cigars having relatively straight sides are called Parejos. Any cigar that deviates from that form is known as a Figu...
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Sep 13, 2016
Cigars Are A Part Of History
Be It Cowboys, Cubans, Criminals or Haute Couture, Cigars Are A Part Of History
• I am hard pressed to remember a ...
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Some Serious, Some Not, Always Interesting, CIGARS & HISTORY . . .
• In 1862, Union soldiers Private Barton W. Mitchell and Sergeant John M. Bloss found a piece of paper wrapped around...
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Jul 8, 2016
THE RIGHT WAY TO LIGHT YOUR FIRE!
Want to make the most of your cigar-smoking experience? Some hints:
Source of Ignition: Always light up using a ma...
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Jun 1, 2016
LOCATING THEM ON THE MAP . . .
Those really familiar with cigars can identify the country of origin of a given cigar just by its aroma, appearance a...
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